US2009185963A1PendingUtilityA1

Method for making diesel fuel additive

Assignee: HANSON ARLISPriority: Jan 22, 2008Filed: Jan 22, 2009Published: Jul 23, 2009
Est. expiryJan 22, 2028(~1.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Arlis Hanson
B01J 3/04B01J 3/02
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Abstract

Embodiments described herein include a system for making a biofuel, comprising: one or more vessels for storing an unreacted oil or fat; an enclosed vessel and mixer for mixing ethanol and a catalyst in quantities effective to make a biofuel; a vessel for mixing the oil or fat with the ethanol and catalyst to make a blend; a pressurized vessel for subjecting the blend to a pressure of 7500 to 8000 psi; an expansion vessel for releasing pressure on the blend; and a vessel with heating elements for heating the blend.

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1 . A system for making a biofuel, comprising:
 One or more vessels for storing an unreacted oil or fat;   An enclosed vessel and mixer for mixing ethanol and a catalyst in quantities effective to make a biofuel;   A vessel for mixing the oil or fat with the ethanol and catalyst to make a blend;   A pressurized vessel for subjecting the blend to a pressure of 7500 to 8000 psi;   An expansion vessel for releasing pressure on the blend; and   A vessel with heating elements for heating the blend.

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